The Ottawa Tennis and Lawn Bowling Club provides a complete summer experience that includes tennis, swimming, dining and relaxation. Countless families call the OTLBC their "cottage in the city". The OTLBC offers:
- 18 outdoor Har-tru clay tennis courts (12 courts lit for night play)
- tennis lessons and racquet stringing facilities
- a double-sided practice board
- a large outdoor swimming pool
- swimming lessons
- Junior summer camp open to members and non-members
- 6 beach volleyball courts
- children’s play area (Caregiver pass included with Family memberships)
- Full service Café and licensed Bar
The club offers a range of recreational tennis ladders, round robins, competitive leagues and expert tennis coaching for adults and juniors alike.
Whether you want to cool down after a mid-summer's tennis match, get some aquatic exercise, or relax and read a book on the grass, the lovely 75' x 35' outdoor pool offers the ideal setting.
The Cameron Avenue Café offers delicious food and beverage selections with both covered and open balconies overlooking the fun on the courts. The Café is open daily to members and the public, and the emphasis is on healthy – and tasty – food. The facilities can be rented on Saturday evenings for private functions.
While many local clubs offer tennis, the Ottawa Tennis and Lawn Bowling Club is unique in its vibrant and rich social scene. The club hosts Friday evening BBQs, Sunday Brunches, Wednesday Pub Nights, a range of special events and parties throughout the season where our members and friends get together for a great time.
The Ottawa Tennis and Lawn Bowling Club (“OTLBC”) was founded in 1881. The OTLBC is well known as one of Canada's oldest tennis facilities and moved to their current site on 176 Cameron Avenue in Old Ottawa South in 1922.
Visit www.otlbc.com or call 613-730-7207 for more information.
This information was updated Feb. 01, 2012.